"The preloaded Linux software mix appears to be based largely on 64Studio, a community project that maintains a Linux distribution for creative content professionals, such as A/V producers and recording engineers. Along with a 2.6.21 kernel patched for enhanced real-time performance, the software pre-load includes:
"A "homebrew" version of jackdmp, a kind of software patchbox for real-time-enabled Linux systems
Ardour 2.4.1 -- the standard quirky but effective DAW (digital audio workstation) for advanced Linux users
Audacity 1.3.5 -- a popular ultra-simple open source DAW available for lots of platforms..."